Dramatic and, to some, offensive, tactics are nothing new for this California union of about 100,000 registered nurses, which has made a name for itself in the state and nationally as a progressive and aggressive political powerhouse.
The most common errors were taking or giving the wrong medication or incorrect dosage, and inadvertently taking or giving a medication twice, researchers have found.
To be successful in today’s rapidly evolving, consumer-driven health care marketplace, hospitals and health systems must aggressively protect and promote their brand by maximizing the value of their patients’ care experience.
The idea of interprofessional competencies has been transformed from a buzzword to a fundamental approach to the way that providers interact with patients, families, communities, and other healthcare professionals. To succeed, a team-based approach is a priority.
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Investigators at Johns Hopkins found that 92% of handwritten prescriptions failed to meet ideal practice standards, contained errors, or failed to comply with federal opioid prescription rules.
The incidence of Clostridium difficile infections rose by 43% from 2001 to 2012, while the incidence of multiple recurring CDI rose by 189% over the same period.
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